Mrs. Tenczar

(413) 594-3464

Who is the Counselor?

Welcome Stefanik School returning families and new families. My name is Mrs. Tenczar and I am the school counselor. This is my 9th year at Stefanik and my 15th year as a school counselor. I look forward to another exciting year.

My role at Stefanik:

Providing support during a personal or family crisis (ie. parents separating, a death of a pet or loved one, illness, homelessness, house fire etc.)

Working with students and families to improve attendance

Classroom behavior support

Transitions (new students, pre-school or home to Kindergarten, 5th grade to Middle School)

Identifying strengths and areas for growth

Social skills development

Problem solving skills

Anger Management

Lunch Bunch and Recess Play Groups

Classroom Lessons as requested by teacher

Providing community resources to families

Facilitating communication between home, school and outside agencies (please sign a release of information if you would like school staff to speak to a Pediatrician, Therapist or Social Worker regarding your child)

Working with student and guardians regarding school refusal and/or anxiety about separating from the caregiver

504 Coordinator

How can my child come to see you?

Self-referral

Parent referral

Administrator referral

Teacher or staff referral

Outside Counselor referral

What Services Do I Provide?

Individual

Small Group

Classroom Lessons

I provide brief, solution-focused individual counseling or small group counseling (typically 6 sessions.) I will send home a permission slip for any of my formal groups (not if seen during lunch and recess.)

I also provide referrals to parents for outside agencies and therapists when the issues are more long-term or specialized.

ConfidentialIty:

Whatever a child or parent says to me is confidential with the exception of student safety.

A parent or guardian may verbally give me permission to share pertinent information with school staff or they may sign a release of information so that I may talk to outside agencies.

Parents can call me at any time during school hours for a phone conference or to set up a face-to-face meeting. Also please feel free to email me anytime.